Abdulmutallab's former teacher described him as a "very devout" Muslim, but members of the local group, known as the the Dearborn Area Community Members, want to make it clear that his actions don't represent their religious beliefs.

Organizers of the group took to their Facebook page yesterday to call on local Muslims to rally outside of Abdulmutallab's upcoming hearing in Detroit.

Facebook: MASSIVE PROTEST AGAINST THE NIGERIAN TERRORIST!!! NOT IN THE NAME OF ISLAM. FRIDAY January 8, 2010, 1:00 p.m., United States District Court, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Michigan. In front of the courthouse. Please bring your signs, and American flags: theme: "NOT IN THE NAME OF ISLAM". (This is the time the Nigerian terrorist will be brought to court.) Expect a large presence of the world media.